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Steak Bites with Green Goddess Sauce on Mixed Greens

Seasoned steak bites with a low-fat herbal sauce. I like to serve this with a side salad and some cauliflower puree.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword american, avocado, beef, dairy-free, dinner, easy, egg-free, green goddess, lunch, main, nightshade-free, nut-free, sauce, sirloin, steak, steak tips, zucchini
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 589kcal
Author Jenny Ross

Ingredients

Steak

  • 1 pound sirloin steak tips cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil

Green Goddess Sauce

  • 1/2 avocado or 1 medium zucchini for lower fat
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1 tablespoon tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon chives
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 lemon
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional Salad

  • 1/2 avocado
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup edamame shelled
  • 8 cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1//4 cup sunflower seeds toasted

Instructions

  • Add the steak tips, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a medium bowl and toss to coat evenly. Set aside and let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  • While steak marinates, prepare the sauce. Combine all ingredients in a high power blender and blend until completely smooth. Add water as needed to be able to blend the zucchini. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon avocado oil in a hot pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides cooked to your liking, about 7 minutes total for medium rare (125ºF).
  • Combine all salad ingredients and serve steak and sauce over top, if desired.

Notes

Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.1
Nutrition without salad: Calories: 436 cal, Carbs: 10g, Fiber: 4g, Fat: 10g, Protein: 52g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.53
Nutrition without salad and made with zucchini in place of avocado: Calories: 372 cal, Carbs: 9g, Fiber: 2g, Fat: 13g, Protein: 52g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 2.15

Nutrition

Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 1116mg | Potassium: 2033mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4188IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 8mg